Here is Eddie Howe’s press conference for our first Premier League game of the season at home to Aston Villa tomorrow afternoon at home with a 5:30pm kickoff.
Eddie comes across as open as he answers each question in his methodical way, and he’s just one impressive individual who is so good at his job of being a football manager.
Howe admits that he rarely goes into the Newcastle City Center and spends most of his time at the training ground and then at home.
Since he is a family man with a wife and three boys that’s understandable – Eddie has his priorities right.
As far as the summer transfer window, we feel that if we can bring in another center-back as cover and competition for Fabian Scar, this will have been another excellent transfer window for Newcastle.
We have brought in Sandro Tonali (£52M), Harvey Barnes (£38M), and Tino Livramento (£35M) for a total of £125M for 3 players who will be part of the first team squad this season – they will definitely strengthen our squad and are quality players.
And Eddie Howe says Fabian has trained well this week and will be in the squad for tomorrow.
In his press conference today Howe says he sees Livramento as a right back or on the right wing, although Howe admits he has played at left back – but long term the manager sees him as a right back to take over from the great Kieran Trippier further down the line.
Here’s Eddie Howe’s press conference in full, and I have a short update on my health situation after the video.
Personal Note – I had a PET scan on Tuesday and it shows a lot more cancer has spread in the bones than the previous (less accurate) cat scans had shown.
I met with Professor Wang at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill yesterday and I was given two choices – not to have any more treatments, the reason being that my health has been significantly weakened by the last two failed treatments since last November – radium 223 and a second chemotherapy.
My lungs have been scarred and my heart is deteriorating with the stress of the treatments.
Professor Wang would allow me to have the PSMA treatment, but I wouldn’t be strong enough to have any more treatments after that, and that treatment would need to start within weeks.
So that’s the situation right now – I think I will gibe the PSMA treatment my best shot.
🙂
Finally, I was really shocked to hear last week that Barry Sweeney, who tragically lost his son Liam in the MH17 crash in 2014, while on his way to Australia to support Newcastle during that summer.
Liam was one of two Newcastle supporters killed when the aircraft was shot down.
Barry Sweeney was only diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just six weeks ago and has since passed away.
Pancreatic cancer is an unforgiving disease and we send our best wishes to his family for this second terrible tragedy in their lives.
Rest In Peace Barry Sweeney – you are loved by many as a dedicated Newcastle fan.
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Comments are always welcome.
303 comments so far
scott
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:26 PM
Comment #1Let’s be Avon you!
Hibbit
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:26 PM
Comment #2and off we go, good luck toon army.
scott
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:28 PM
Comment #3Bloody Avon! 😀
*aven
Toon Fans Good
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Comment #4Pope
Trip schar botman burn
Longy bruno joelinton
Almiron Wilson isak
Scythe
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:33 PM
Comment #5Jane
FPL – Fantasy Premier League.
It’s an online app designed to destroy your life. It’s very popular. I do not suggest trying it. You’re very welcome.
Scythe
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:35 PM
Comment #6RIP Barry. No father should ever have to bury their son.
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Comment #7thanks i’ll stick to real football.
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:37 PM
Comment #8Ed’s committment to the blog is outstanding.
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Comment #9La Liga just kicked off
https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2023/08/11/spain/primera-division/union-deportiva-almeria/rayo-vallecano/4090844/
Scythe
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Comment #10Hoping Trafford will be between the sticks for Burnley today. Being part of the Keepers’ Union I always like to see a young goalie coming through and establishing themselves.
Starting him against City could be tough for him but he’ll be used to playing against their forwards in training being an ex-City lad.
Ashingtoon62
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Comment #11Scythe
He should be in div 3
The link that WorB put up before yours has plonked him in div 1
Blog name Spart2n….
Soz..
Scythe
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Comment #12Jane
Agreed about Ed. The bloke is an absolute legend and a true supporter of our club. What he’s done for us (especially those of us abroad who aren’t in touch with fellow fans) is to be applauded.
Macas
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Comment #13Best of luck with the new treatment Ed
Ashingtoon62
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Comment #14Sorry to hear that Ed..
Hang in there fella… :heart:
Scythe
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #15Ashingtoon62
Deadline for any changes passed fourteen minutes ago. Everyone is stuck where they are in the H2H groups now. Hopefully nobody is out of place! 🙂
Ashingtoon62
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Comment #16I’ve only read the last two pages,for fear of Docu spoilers,off to watch it now before the Burnley v City game….
Scythe
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #17Ed
Very sorry to hear about your current situation. I think you’re making the right decision with the membrane antigen treatment. Sending positive vibes your way sir.
IrishRob
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #18Ed, all the best with your new treatment.
the crown princes nashers
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #19good luck the toon on our new season, to clubs we play dont give them any respect at all, all guns blazing, hunt them down and destroy them
The Taco Taker
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #20Gary Neville was definitely chuffed point out to Carragher that this Caicedo business is rather embarrassing for Liverpool. Then he moved onto how it is a double embarrassment if they now have to go back to Southampton and pay want Saints want for Lavia. Watching Carragher squirm is always amusing.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Comment #21Ed
That doesn’t sound too good, lets hope that the PSMA treatment works for you.
investinyouthtoon
Aug 11, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Comment #22Good luck to you Ed. All the very best.
Such a shame about Barry Sweeney. RIP. Life can be so cruel.
IrishRob
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Comment #23Whos watching Maxi play tonight its on in a few mins, this will be an annihilation.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Comment #24That is really sad news about Barry Sweeney, cancer has no mercy, may he RIP.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Comment #2523 Hours 48 Minutes to KO.
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #26“Whos watching Maxi play tonight its on in a few mins, this will be an annihilation.”
oh dear sportswashing is working
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Comment #27i can’t remember Saudi fixtures being on BBC. at least they are at the bottom.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scores-fixtures
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Comment #28“this will be an annihilation”
that’s the Saudi way,
Wor B
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Comment #29Just caught up.
Thanks to Scythe and others for maintaining the integrity of the H2H by booting out the chancer who joined Div1 without conforming with the “I’m in” process or the naming convention.
Always going to be a risk when we publish the joining code.
I’ll list the final names in each H2H Div later.
IrishRob
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:18 PM
Comment #30Lol Jane
Legolas
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Comment #31Adam, my mate is desperate for a ticket for tomorrow’s game. He is a member. Can a ballot ticket be signed over to someone else, and if so, how much would you want for it? Thanks.
The Taco Taker
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Comment #32Legolas,
You can’t transfer single match tickets unless you put the ticket on a burner phone and give the phone to the person who needs the ticket.
Wor B
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Comment #33Legolas
You can’t transfer a ticket that has been obtained via the members’ ballot.
Only season tickets can be transferred.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Comment #34Take cash with you for the game!
JohnJ
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Comment #35Dr Ed,
Very sorry indeed to learn of your present situation. Best wishes from Bonny Whitley Bay.
🙂
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Comment #36Drat!
Brownhill is on the bench! 🙁
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Comment #37and…. Legolas lend him your phone for a few hours. Sorted
AncientC
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Comment #38FPL is updated.
Sound the bell.
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:29 PM
Comment #39FPL post
Matches are being generated…
Wor B
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:32 PM
Comment #40Had time to read the article now.
All the best Ed, you’re an inspiration.